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2010 Quick Facts
| School |
Chico State |
| Address |
Chico, CA 95929-300 |
| Founded/Enrollment |
1887 (Chico Normal School)/16,000 |
| Nickname/Colors |
Wildcats/Cardinal and White |
| National Affiliation |
NCAA Division II |
| Conference |
California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) |
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Home Track
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University Stadium (All-weather surface)
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| President |
Paul J. Zingg (Belmont Abbey College, '68) |
| Athletic Director |
Anita Barker (Ohio Northern, '85) |
| A.D. Phone |
(530) 898-6470 |
| Head Trainer/Phone |
Scott Barker / (530) 898-5873 |
| Sports Information Director |
Luke Reid
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Assistant SID
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Rory Miller
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| SID Phone |
(530) 898-4658 |
| FAX |
(530) 898-4699 |
| Website |
www.chicowildcats.com |
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| Head Coach |
Oliver Hanf, 12th year (Chico State, '92)
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| Coach's Phone/E-Mail |
(530) 898-5735
ohanf@csuchico.edu
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| Assistant Coaches |
Beth Burton, Dick Hotchkiss, Steve Irving and Manny Trevino
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| 2009 Season |
3rd in CCAA...21st in nation...Three All-America honors...One CCAA Champion.
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Top Returners:
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Tori Tyler, Distance, Jr., Los Altos
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All-American in 10k (4th)...CCAA Champion in 10k...All-American in Cross Country last season.
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Kara Lubieniecki, Distance, Jr., Lakewood, CO
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Qualified for Nationals (5k)...CCAA runner-up in 5k and 3rd in conference in 1,500...USTFCCCA All-Academic Team.
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Shannon McVannel, Distance, Jr., Salinas
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All-American in Steeplechase (4th).
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Alia Gray, Distance, So., Santa Rosa
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All-American in 10k (6th)...3rd in CCAA in 5k...USTFCCCA All-Academic Team. |
Kelly Clancey, Heptathlon/Pole Vault, Jr., Modesto
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Qualified for Nationals (Heptathlon). |
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Aimee Rodgers, Hurdles, Fr., Oakley
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BVAL and North Coast section champion in both the 300 and 100 meter hurdles in 2009.
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Brooke Shepard, Throws, Fr., Arroyo Grande
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CIF Southern Section Division II champion in shot put and discus, her personal bests in both would already be top 10 all-time at Chico State.
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Michelle Burley, Sprints, Jr., Rialto
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Won the Foothill Conference championship last spring, posting a time of 25.54 in the 200-meter event.
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| Postseason History: |
All-Americans |
2009: 21st in nation, 3rd in CCAA
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Tori Tyler (10k-4th), Shannon McVannel (Steeplechase-4th), Alia Gray (10k-6th).
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| 2008: 27th in nation, 2nd in CCAA |
Sarah Montez (3k-1st) |
| 2007: 13th in nation, 2nd in CCAA |
Mary Torres (3k-6th, 5k-6th), Sarah Montez (3k-5th), Elle Cruikshank (Heptathlon-3rd). |
| 2006: 21st in nation, 3rd in CCAA |
Jennifer James (Steeplechase-5th). |
| 2005: 21st in nation, 2nd in CCAA |
Katie Lee (5k-5th, 3k-5th), Jennifer James (Steeplechase-3rd). |
| 2004: 26th in nation, 1st in CCAA |
Katie Lee (10k-5th, 5k-5th), Margaret Pridgen (1,500-7th), Jennifer James (Steeplechase-8th), Rachelle Sabo (Pole vault-8th). |
| 2003: 12th in nation, 2nd in CCAA |
Katie Lee (10k-2nd), Lyndsey Kuehn (Steeplechase-4th), Brianna Cardenas (High jump-5th). |
| 2002: 24th in nation, 3rd in CCAA |
Christa Tebbs (Pole vault-National Champion), Katie Lee (3k-6th), Jessica Saltzman (High jump-8th). |
| 2001: 2nd in CCAA |
Christa Tebbs (Pole vault-4th) |
| 2000: 4th in CCAA |
Chandra Flinn (Discus-National Champion, Shot put-6th), Jenny Spoon (1,500-3rd, 3k-4th, 5k-8th). |
| 1999: 2nd in CCAA |
Christa Epperly (Pole vault-5th), Kristi Johnson (Javelin-8th). |
| 1998: 2nd in NCAC |
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